interpellate
US /ɪntərˈpɛleɪt/
UK /ɪnˈtɜːpəleɪt/
动词
1.
质询, 盘问
to question formally a minister on a matter of policy or public importance
示例:
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The opposition party decided to interpellate the Prime Minister on the new economic policy.
反对党决定就新的经济政策向首相质询。
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The committee has the right to interpellate any government official.
委员会有权质询任何政府官员。